Cuomo: Tugboat Crew at Bridge Project Couldn't Adjust Course in Time By the Associated Press March 14, 2016 No Comments The collision occurred near the scene of a 2013 boat crash that also involved a Tappan Zee Bridge construction barge.Read More
Letter to Construction Workers: What Makes You Safe? Richard Korman March 10, 2016 9 Comments There's a lot of talk about aiming for zero and empowering workers to look out for themselves and others. Tell us what you think.Read More
Unstable UK Power Structure May Halt Worker Recovery for Months Peter Reina March 7, 2016 No Comments Authorities probe safe access into wreckage to find three presumed dead in the Feb. 23 fatal collapse; demolition firm had safely worked on other site structures.Read More
Ten Minutes With Gilbane's Tony O'Dea Richard Korman March 6, 2016 One Comment Gilbane Building Co.'s corporate safety director talks about leading indicators, empowering workers and the state of construction safety.Read More
Subcontractors Report Longer Payment Delays Scott Van Voorhis Richard Korman February 29, 2016 2 Comments Surveyed subcontractors say that while most payments are running on time, the delayed ones are taking longer than ever to collect.Read More
Recent Accidents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Take Toll on Workers Jonathan Barnes February 23, 2016 One Comment U.S. safety officials cite past alleged violations involving improper use of equipment and investigate a dropped generator.Read More
CH2M Hill Reaches Pact with Texas Authority Over Toll Lane Job Richard Korman February 23, 2016 No Comments The two parties agree to settle differences about toll lane additions in Austin through a dispute review process.Read More
Cost of Crane Insurance Likely To Rise After Accident Higher limits could be sought on coverage, say brokers and insurers. Scott Van Voorhis February 23, 2016 No Comments Higher limits could be sought on coverage, say brokers and insurers.Read More
Using Freedom-of-Information Statutes as a Legal Resource on Renovation Delays Jack S. Kannry Esq., P.E. February 18, 2016 No Comments The laws can provide paper and electronic documents concerning the causes of such delays and their disposition during the course of the work.Read More
Can Big Safety Data Collection Help Prevent Future Jobsite Injuries? Jim Parsons February 17, 2016 No Comments Data on workplace incidents—and more importantly, their absence—can tell contractors a great deal about the effectiveness of their safety programs.Read More